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DEUTZ is ramping down production and retracting guidance for 2020

  • DEUTZ is shutting down large parts of production in Europe and will apply for short-time working
  • Guidance for 2020 has been withdrawn and cannot currently be updated 
  • Precautionary measures taken to secure liquidity with regard to possible stress scenarios

DEUTZ, a leading global manufacturer of innovative drive systems, will be shutting down large parts of its production in Europe (Cologne, Ulm, Herschbach, Zafra), at first from April 1 through April 17, 2020. Many of the DEUTZ Group’s customers have already closed down their production or are planning to do so in the very near future. This action is also being taken in order to protect our employees. Furthermore, following consultation with employee representatives, the Company will apply for short-time working. 

Against this backdrop and amidst the rapidly developing coronavirus crisis, DEUTZ is withdrawing its guidance for 2020. As it is not yet possible to assess the extent of the impact on business, it is not currently possible to update the guidance. DEUTZ has already taken precautionary measures to ensure that it has sufficient liquidity with regard to possible stress scenarios due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dr. Frank Hiller, Chairman of the DEUTZ AG Board of Management, explains: “The coronavirus crisis is forcing us to take these measures. So far, we have not had a confirmed case of coronavirus at our DEUTZ AG sites, and naturally we want it to remain that way. The health of our employees is the focus of our efforts. In addition, the precautionary measures to ensure compliance with minimum distances between employees are making efficient production currently impossible in the assembly area, which is why we have taken the decision to temporarily close down large parts of our production.”